1940s; earliest use found in William Dorland (1864–1956), obstetrician. From French mastocyte from German Mast + French -o- + -cyte, probably after German Mastzelle.
Definition of mastocyte in US English:
mastocyte
nounˈmastəsʌɪt
Physiology
Mast cell.
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in William Dorland (1864–1956), obstetrician. From French mastocyte from German Mast + French -o- + -cyte, probably after German Mastzelle.